Offiong Edem on Sunday became the third Nigerian to crash out of the table tennis event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, following a 4-0 defeat to Brazil’s Bruna Takahashi in the women’s singles Round of 64. Edem’s exit came on the heels of Quadri Aruna and Olajide Omotayo’s losses on Saturday, both of whom were sent packing from the competition. While Aruna and Omotayo managed to clinch at least one set in their encounters, Takahashi proved too formidable for Edem, securing a straight-sets victory: 11-8, 11-4, 13-11, 12-10. Omotayo had kick-started Nigeria’s table tennis exit streak with a 4-1 loss…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecast morning thunderstorms on Monday over parts of Kebbi, Katsina, Borno, Bauchi and Taraba States. The agency envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Zamfara, Taraba, Bauchi, and Kebbi states later in the day. It anticipated moderate rains over parts of Nassarwa, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory and Niger during the morning periods. “In the afternoon and evening hours, moderate thunderstorms with light rains are expected over parts of Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, Nassarawa, Kogi…
Reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, has made its return with its ninth season themed “Dynamic Duo.” The new season which premiered on Sunday promises to deliver 10 weeks of thrilling entertainment and unexpected twists. The opening night was nothing short of spectacular, featuring an electrifying live show that introduced the audience to the housemates. This season’s unique format saw contestants enter in pairs, starting with the couple Zion and Chinwe aka Zinwe. Following them were friends Michky and Fairme David, known as the Radicals, and another duo of friends, DJ Flo and Ruthee, who goes by the name Flourish.…
Human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission to ensure uninterrupted internet access during the planned #EndBadGovernance protest. This follows outrage on social media, with many Nigerians sharing their experiences and complaints on platform X that their SIM cards were barred despite completing the linking exercise. The nationwide protest, scheduled to commence on August 1, aims to draw attention to the country’s economic woes and demand improved living conditions. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria cautioned telecom companies against attempting to stifle the upcoming demonstration against economic hardship by limiting internet…
The Edo State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday alleged that the state police command is acting like a wing of the All Progressives Congress as the September 21 governorship election draws near. Chairman of the state PDP, Tony Aziegbemi, who stated this at a press conference in Benin, said the disposition might rob the election of the needed playing field for a free and fair election. The chairman alleged that the PDP has witnessed instances where the police acted in manners that suggest that they were favourably disposed to the opposition party in the state He said, “This…
The Senator Danjuma Laah-led Kogi State Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has suspended the state ward congress of the party earlier scheduled for Saturday. The caretaker committee explained that the decision to suspend the ward congress became necessary when hoodlums invaded the state secretariat and made away with sensitive electoral materials. According to a statement issued by the Publicity Secretary of the committee, Dayo Akande, on Sunday, the decision was taken in collaboration with the congress committee chairman, Boyelayefa Debeleme. According to the statement, the impersonators came with an 18-seater bus and other vehicles without any means of…
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of a new management team for Kano Pillars Football Club. This followed the recent expiration and subsequent dissolution of the previous Kano Pillars Football Club management board. The governor stated this in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, on Sunday. The new board members will serve for an interim period of one year, with the potential for renewal, based on the team’s performance in the upcoming seasons. The new board has Ali Umar (Nayara Mai Samba), as the Chairman, and Salisu Kosawa as an Honorary member. Others…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria lost their Group C match against Spain by 1-0 on Sunday evening. The game was the second for both sides in the ongoing Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Football tournament in France. Spain’s Alexia Putellas secured the victory with an 85th-minute direct free kick, which caught Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Nnadozie, off guard. With the win, La Roja have cemented a place in the quarterfinals of the tourney with a match left to face Brazil on Wednesday. The Falcons had their chances but failed to convert any as team captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, lost a one-on-one chance at goal.…
Various groups comprising students, market traders, organised labour, and other civil society groups in Benue State have dissociated themselves from the planned hunger protest. Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, disclosed this to journalists on Sunday after the mass held at the chaplaincy of Government House, Makurdi. The governor, who appreciated the security chiefs in the state for their efforts to establish a good rapport with various groups, which led to their dissociation from the hunger protest, said that the state, having suffered insecurity in the past, can no longer afford another protest. Alia stated that Benue has had enough insecurity…
The Federal Government and the United States of America have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Commercial and Investment Partnership, marking a significant step in strengthening their economic ties. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 2024 AGOA Forum held in Washington DC by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, and the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, a statement issued by the Ministry said on Sunday. It said the MoU aims to deepen bilateral commercial and investment ties between both nations through collaboration to enhance the business environment and facilitate private sector-led trade…